Gilbert Jay Arenas Jr. is an American former professional basketball player who is also known as “Agent Zero.”

Gilbert Arenas Biography
Real Name | Gilbert Jay Arenas Jr. |
Nickname | Gilbert Arenas |
Profession | Former professional basketball player |
Date of Birth | 6 January1982 |
Age | 43 years old (as of 2025) |
Birth Place | Tampa, Florida, USA |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Tampa, Florida, USA |
Gender | Male |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Ethnicity | African-American |
Religion | Christian |
Hobbies | Update soon |
Social Media | X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
School | Ulysses S. Grant High School |
College | University of Arizona |
Education Qualification | Graduation |
Gilbert Arenas Age
Gilbert Arenas was born on 6 January 1982 in Tampa, Florida, United States. He is 43 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Gilbert Arenas Wife
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriend | Laura Govan Melli Monaco |
Spouse/Wife | Melli Monaco (January 2025) |
Children | 4 – Aloni, Izela, Alijah, and Hamiley (with Laura Govan) |
Gilbert Arenas Family
Father’s Name | Gilbert Arenas Sr. |
Mother’s Name | Mary Francis Robinson |
Brother’s Name | Not known |
Sister’s Name | Not known |
Gilbert Arenas Stats
Debut | High School – Grant (California) College – Arizona (1999-2001) NBA Draft – 2001 by Golden State Warriors |
Playing career | 2001 to 2013 |
Position | Shooting guard/point guard |
Teams | 2001-03 – Golden State Warriors 2003-10 – Washington Wizards 2010-11 – Orlando Magic 2012 – Memphis Grizzlies 2012-13 – Shanghai Sharks |
Awards/Highlights | 2005-2007 – 3, NBA All-Star 2007 – All-NBA Second Team 2005, 2006 – All-NBA Third Team 2003 – NBA Most Improved Player 2001 – First-team All-Pac-10 2000 – Pac-10 All-Freshman Team |
Gilbert Arenas Height And Weight
Height (approx) | In centimeters – 193 cm In meters – 1.93 m In feet & inches – 6’4” |
Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 98 kg In pounds – 215 lbs |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
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Gilbert Arenas Net Worth
Net Worth (approx) | $163 million (as of 2025) |
Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
Salary (approx) | $20.08 million (at 2012) |
Contract | In 2008, he signed a 6-years $111 million deal with Washington Wizards |
Brand endorsement | $5-10 million (annually at his peak) |
Income sourcs | Salary, contract, endorsement, business, etc. |

Some Lesser Facts About Gilbert Arenas
- Gilbert Arenas was born in Tampa, Florida, to Gilbert Arenas Sr. and Mary Francis Robinson.
- His grandfather, Hippolito Arenas, was a first-generation Cuban American.
- He was raised in the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles, where he played basketball at Ulysses S. Grant High School.
- He impressed Jordan by scoring eight baskets in his first eight possessions.
- Rodney Tention recruited Arenas to Arizona during a Summer AAU game.
- Arenas attended Michael Jordan’s basketball camp and was chosen to play on Jordan’s team during a game.
- In 2006, he scored a Wizards Franchise record 60 points in an NBA game.
- He wanted to be drafted by his favorite team, the New York Knicks.
- Gilbert Arenas was named the NBA’s most improved player in 2003 during his final season with the Golden State Warriors.
- Gilbert previously dated Laura Govan, with whom he had four children: Aloni, Izela, Alijah, and Hamiley.
- In January 2025, Gilbert Arenas married Melli Monaco.
FAQ:
How old is Gilbert Arenas?
43 years old (As of 2025)
Who is Gilbert Arenas’ wife?
Since January 2025, he is married to Melli Monaco.
What is Gilbert Arenas’ net worth?
As of 2025, Gilbert Arenas’ estimated net worth is $163 million.
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